Support for Windows 10 has ended on October 14, 2025 After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11. Can’t find the Recycle Bin on your Windows device? If it’s hidden or missing after an update, this article helps you quickly locate and restore it. The desktop doesn't show any icons If your desktop doesn't show any icons, right-click (or press and hold on a touch device) on the desktop and select View . Ensure that Show desktop icons is checked. If not, select it. The desktop shows icons, but the Recycle Bin is missing

If your desktop shows icons, but the Recycle Bin is missing, verify that it's not disabled in your desktop settings. In the Settings app on your Windows device select Personalization > Themes or use the following shortcut: Select Desktop icon settings Make sure the check box for Recycle Bin is checked, then select OK The Recycle Bin icon should be displayed on your desktop. Thank you for your feedback!